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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 05
$141
Average ticket price on Oct 05
$178
Fastest journey on Oct 05
17 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 05
19 h 57 m
Buses on Oct 05
26
Distance
1146 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to New York, NY will cost around $178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $141.
On Mon, Oct 05, we found 26 buses from Chicago, IL to New York, NY, including 4 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 05 the direct buses cover the 1146 km distance in an average of 19 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 5 m .
On Mon, Oct 05 the slowest buses will take 20 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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· Buses from Chicago, IL to New York, NY run on average 29 times per day, taking around 22h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $72 (€60) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 712 miles (1146 km) distance in 17h 5m.
Distance 712 miles (1146 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€60) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 5m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 35h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $204 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 32h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $129 |
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to New York, NY buses for today, Sunday, October 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:25 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 17h05 | 6:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 6:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 26h30 | 9:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 1 transfer | |
· + FlixBus | 6:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 21h15 | 4:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 6:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 22h05 | 5:05 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
· | 6:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 20h55 | 3:55 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· · | 6:00 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 21h50 | 4:50 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 20h45 | 5:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 20h10 | 4:25 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 11:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 28h10 | 4:20 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· · | 11:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 31h40 | 7:50 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 11:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 30h30 | 6:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 11:10 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 31h40 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· | 11:35 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 27h45 | 4:20 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· · | 11:35 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 27h45 | 4:20 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 11:35 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 32h55 | 9:30 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus+![]() | 11:35 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 31h15 | 7:50 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 3 transfers | |
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+ FlixBus+![]() | 6:30 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 26h30 | 10:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· · | 6:30 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 24h20 | 7:50 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2 transfers | |
· | 6:30 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 20h50 | 4:20 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 6:30 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 24h20 | 7:50 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 6:30 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 26h00 | 9:30 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 22h40 | 6:40 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 0 transfersDirect | |
· + FlixBus | 9:55 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 26h35 | 1:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 9:55 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 27h55 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 10:15 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 24h20 | 11:35 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 2 transfers | |
· | 10:15 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 23h15 | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 1 transfer | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:15 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 27h35 | 2:50 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 3 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:15 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 24h40 | 11:55 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 3 transfers | |
· · | 10:15 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 27h50 | 3:05 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
· · + FlixBus | 10:15 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 26h00 | 1:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 3 transfers | |
· + FlixBus | 10:15 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 23h15 | 10:30 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 2 transfers | |
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World-renowned museum spanning ancient to modern art. Highlights include masterworks, global collections, and the dramatic Fifth Avenue setting.
Leading museum of modern and contemporary art, home to influential works by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol, and many others.
Major American art museum inside a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. Its spiral galleries make the building itself part of the experience.
Vast urban park with lakes, meadows, museums, and scenic paths. It is the city’s classic outdoor escape and a true must-see.
Elevated park built on a former rail line, offering gardens, public art, and fresh perspectives on the West Side.
Bright, busy crossroads famous for giant screens, theaters, and nonstop energy. It is overwhelming, iconic, and quintessentially New York.
A thin, foldable slice with crisp crust and tangy tomato sauce. It is the city’s iconic fast meal, shaped by generations of neighborhood pizzerias.
A hand-rolled boiled and baked bagel, often topped with cream cheese and lox. New York water and long-standing bagel shops made it a city staple.
Salt-cured beef steamed until tender, usually served on rye with mustard. It is a classic Jewish deli sandwich strongly tied to New York food culture.
Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant highlighting contemporary American cuisine with refined tasting menus. Elegant setting and one of the city’s landmark tables.
Legendary coal-oven pizzeria serving classic New York pies in a casual, bustling setting. A long-standing favorite for an old-school slice experience.
Historic Jewish deli famed for towering pastrami sandwiches and classic counter service. Busy, traditional, and deeply tied to Lower East Side food culture.
Very high costs for hotels, dining, and attractions; transit is moderate, but overall NYC is pricier than most US and global city breaks.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis: 15-20%. Cafes: round up or add $1-2 for drinks.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to New York, NY by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chicago, IL to New York, NY buses use the Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station to New York, Port Authority Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.. Use this guide to compare Chicago, IL and New York, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station is 2 km from Chicago city centre. Public transport options include:
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack shop and vending machines available
Free Wi-Fi in waiting area. ATMs are located near entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
Available at Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station: Wheelchair accessible entrances and seating.
Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak) is 3 km from Chicago city centre. Public transport options include:
Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple dining options are available inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak).
Available at Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak): Station is accessible with elevators and ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants in the vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave. ATMs are available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave.
Ticket office support is available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave.
Available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave: Accessible by ramp for wheelchairs.
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